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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.28, 450.18 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.28, 450.18 and 195.36 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.28 : 450.18 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.28/450.18 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.28x = 450.18 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.28x = 87,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,947.16/326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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